Six of the seven wood producers news spoke to in Eastern Norway are already empty. – I was sold out for firewood in May. Normally we are empty in the autumn once, in October, says farmer Thore Larsen on Nøtterøy. – It’s crazy. When I started selling firewood, we had to work for every sale. Now we have to say no to customers who make contact. – Pity The reason is the high electricity prices. Those who already fire with wood, fire more than before. And people who previously used only electricity will now rather use wood than electricity in the winter. The wood producers news spoke to tell everyone about abnormally high demand. Many call around to hear who can deliver. In other words, these are lucrative times. – But I really think it’s a bit of a shame, especially for pensioners and people who have a bit strained finances, says farmer Thore Larsen. – How do they react when you say that it is sold out? – They get very upset. Then they ask if I know of anyone else who has firewood. Increased wood consumption and more expensive by From 2019 to 2021, wood consumption in houses and cottages has increased by 233,000 tonnes, according to Statistics Norway. All indications are that the increase will continue in 2022. Prices for firewood are also higher this year, according to Øyvind Stranna Larsen in Norsk Ved – Forum for firewood producers. The reason is that both timber and electricity or fuel for firewood machines have become significantly more expensive. – Consider using other types of wood Larsen confirms that demand is sky high. At the same time, he says that there is no reason to despair if you have not yet obtained firewood for the winter. – It is possible to get firewood, I can guarantee that. He points out that some wood producers now have dryers and can produce all year round. – If you have problems getting hold of birch, you should ask to get hold of other types of wood. Pine, for example, contains only 12 percent less energy than birch, says Larsen. READY FOR DELIVERY: The dry wood must be delivered to customers who have already ordered. Photo: JOHN-ANDRE SAMUELSEN / news
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